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    Apuñalaron (en. Stabbed)

    /apuɲaˈlaɾon/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Action of injuring with a knife or sharp weapon.
    The criminals stabbed the victim in the alley.
    Los delincuentes apuñalaron a la víctima en el callejón.
    To attack with a sharp object.
    During the fight, someone stabbed a man.
    Durante la pelea, alguien apuñaló a un hombre.
    To carry out a violent aggression with a knife.
    The report said that several people had been stabbed at the event.
    El informe decía que habían apuñalado a varias personas en el evento.

    Etymology

    From the verb apuñalar, which comes from 'puñal', referring to the use of a dagger.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    stab in the back
    To betray someone unexpectedly.
    apuñalar por la espalda
    stab without mercy
    To do something ruthlessly or without consideration.
    apuñalar sin compasión
    life stabs you
    Metaphor for the difficulties that arise in life.
    la vida te apuñala

    Related Words

    stabbing
    Action of stabbing someone.
    apuñalamiento
    dagger
    A cold weapon with a narrow, sharp blade.
    puñal
    aggression
    Action of attacking or physically assaulting.
    agresión

    Slang Meanings

    To commit an unexpected betrayal
    He stabbed me in the business without warning.
    Me apuñaló en el negocio sin avisarme.
    To attack someone suddenly
    That criticism was like stabbing him at a vulnerable moment.
    Esa crítica fue como apuñalarlo en un momento vulnerable.